ASDEX-UPGRADE DISCHARGE CONTROL AND SHOT MANAGEMENT

ASDEX Upgrade's fully digital control system is described. Discharge control consists of 6 real time computers for discharge and system monitoring, position and shape control and extended plasma control, all synchronized by a supervisor for discharge phase switching. The timing system is integrated giving absolute time for discharge control and diagnostics. Event-dependent operation is supported. Hierarchically organized protection systems are closely coupled with the discharge and machine control systems. All systems run under a software platform for automated experiment operation.